Carlos Jesus Lorenzana, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Nebraska 2020

Lincoln Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

A Lincoln man has been sentenced to 17 ½ years in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine conspiracy that distributed the deadly drug in the Lincoln area.

Carlos Jesus Lorenzana, 35, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today by United States District Court Judge John M. Gerrard to 17 ½ years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine actual (pure) and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture between June of 2019 and February of 2020.

Lorenzana was also ordered to forfeit any interest he had in $3,910.00 in United States currency. Following his prison term, Lorenzana will serve five years on supervised release. However, he is likely to be deported to Guatemala at the end of his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.

According to the investigation, Lorenzana was responsible for the distribution of at least 150 grams (approximately 5 1/3 ounces) of methamphetamine actual (pure) and at least 45 kilograms (99 pounds) of methamphetamine mixture in the Lincoln area.

On February 18, 2020, Lorenzana gave a Lincoln Police Department officer permission to search his pickup truck. During the search, a plastic bag containing approximately 183 grams (6 ½ ounces) of methamphetamine was found. Testing at the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Lab showed at least 170 grams (6 ounces) of actual (pure) methamphetamine. A search of Lorenzana’s wallet resulted in the finding of $3,910 in cash along with a leather journal containing suspected drug sales records.

The case was investigated by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Lorenzana’s conviction and sentencing are a result of a long-term investigation by law enforcement to disrupt and dismantle the flow of methamphetamine in the Lincoln area. This case sends a clear message that those involved in the distribution of this deadly drug will face severe consequences.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office commends the Lincoln/Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force and the DEA for their tireless efforts in investigating and prosecuting this case.

This case is a reminder that the U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe from the scourge of methamphetamine.

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